Acting · Drimnagh, Ireland · Born June 5, 1944
Colm Wilkinson is an Irish-Canadian tenor and actor, best known for originating the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (in the West End and Broadway) and for taking the title role in The Phantom of the Opera at the Sydmonton Festival and in the original Canadian production. Due to his association with these musicals, he reprised the role of Jean Valjean during the Les Misérables 10th Anniversary Concert (at The Royal Albert Hall), as well as appearing as a special guest at the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Les Misérables (at the O2 arena) and The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall. His versions of both "The Music of the Night" from Phantom and "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables are acclaimed throughout the world; fans "insist he perform them...at all his concerts."
Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments
2020
as Self (archive footage)
MovieLes Misérables
2012
as Bishop
MovieThe Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
2011
as The Phantom - Finale
MovieLes Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream
2010
as Self
MovieLes Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010
as Jean Valjean (1985 Cast)
TVThe Meaning of Life
2009
as Self
TVThe Tudors
2007
as Lord Darcey
MovieBroadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Jean Valjean (segment "Les Misérables")
MovieHey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
1998
as The Phantom of the Opera / Jean Valjean
MovieLes Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
1995
as Jean Valjean
MovieBehind The Mask: The Making Of Toronto’s ‘Phantom Of The Opera’
1989
as Self
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Valjean
TVEurovision Song Contest
1956
as Self - Contestant
